Nightwish and Anette Olzon Part Ways, Replacement Announced

Nightwish and singer Anette Olzon have parted ways. Olzon replaced original singer Tarja Turunen in 2007 and recorded two studio albums with the Finnish symphonic metal band. ReVamp and former After Forever vocalist Floor Jansen has been named as Olzon's temporary replacement in Nightwish.

Here is a statement from Nightwish about the move:

Another chapter of the Nightwish story has ended today. Nightwish and Anette Olzon have decided to part company, in mutual understanding, for the good of all parties involved.

In recent times it has become increasingly obvious that the direction and the needs of the band were in conflict, and this has led to a division from which we cannot recover.

Nightwish has no intention of cancelling any upcoming shows, and as a result we have decided to bring in a substitute vocalist starting in Seattle 1.10.2012. Her name is Floor Jansen from The Netherlands (ex-After Forever, ReVamp), and she has graciously stepped in to help us complete the Imaginaerum world tour.

We are all strongly committed to this journey, this vehicle of spirit, and we are sure that this will lead to a brighter future for everyone.

We forever remain excited about the adventures to come, and we are extremely proud of the two beautiful albums and the wonderful shows we shared together.